Beautifully Cruel: 1 Paperback – 11 May 2020

I fell in love with the characters from the beginning I didn’t want it to end.This was my first book by this author and I will definitely be reading more x

OK I'm annoyed with myself because I'm only finding this after finding the Monsters & Queens series. It's done damage to my ocd brain to have not read these is order. Whilst I'm aware it's nit necessary, it is to me.I really enjoyed Liam and Tru as a whole. They had this firey chemistry that built a delightful tension between them and I'm a sucker for a good build up.Liam is all kinds of dark, brooding and dominating. In all the good ways. He had this saviour complex going on which I mean I got it but still I wanted to slap sense into him for a hot minute. But even he with his mighty control could not deny himself the temptation of Tru.Tru is sweet and a little awkward but she is not anybody fool. She had a very unexpected temper that surprised Liam more than once and had me cracking up. I enjoyed her character, I love that she stood for herself even when she was terrified and I enjoyed her awkward ramblings.I love them together. The tension is fire and even from day one they had this unspoken connection that felt right, like they just fit.It was an easy read despite is being Mafia and I feel like I enjoyed it more because I didn't have any expectations. Plus the storyline flowed well and there is good character development.It so freaking strange seeing declan being told what to do after reading his book.Why not 5*... because I feel like the end was a little rushed. I wanted a little more from them together and this one didn't give me that.But all in all I'm loving this author and her strong bossy hero's and quirky sassy heroines.

This disappointed me. I just got into this author and red books 1 and 2 of Queens and Monsters then wanted to read these books on Diego and Declan. I was really not impressed with Declan's story. I felt like this was identical to Carnal Urges which I loved. Similar story, similar romance, similar nicknames, etc. Even the personalities were too similar. I am struggling with wanting to continue the series now. I also really get annoyed that these Irish guys speak like they are from Scotland more than from Ireland. Being American and living in England for over a decade makes me a bit more judgemental when reading books that authors cross over from one country culture to another. I read some reviews and found other people picked up on this. I just hope this was a one off and I don't find more of her books lacking in originality. I really had loved the first two I read.

This book was a really quick read for me as I finished it in a day, it was fast paced and I really enjoyed it. However some of the plot twists were a bit much especially when he kidnaps her in the middle. Although the book was honestly good especially for being a mafia romance which usually isn’t my genre. ☺️ (3.5 stars)

Beautifully Cruel is another fantastic, spicy mafia story from J.T. Geissinger. I loved Tru and Liam's story so much. I especially love how even in the face of danger and powerful, surly men, Tru is fierce and confident. She's bad-ass.The romance is also 😍 b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. A queen bee and her big bad wolf. ❤"Love doesn’t listen to logic. Like time, love has its own physics, universal rules that we’re helpless to control."

this was my first mafia romance book and i started it a bit apprehensive. by the end of the book though, i was enamored and craving more! a great storyline, with surprising twists and turns that i didn’t even begin to consider!

5 plus stars.What an amazing read this was. From start to finish I was mesmerised with the plot and the strong forceful characters. This story was like stepping into a bond film; from the very first page until the very last the excitement, the tension, all the twists and turns made for a phenomenal read.Liam Black is a presence to be very aware of. Head of the Irish Mafia, by all means, he is a dangerous man to be around. Alpha male personified, possessive, gorgeous, brooding and sex on legs, woman fall at his feet and men quiver in his presence. He always gets what he wants but he might have to work a little harder when he sees Truvy. He makes no bones about wanting her, only she might have other ideas.Truvy's character was so enjoyable to read, at first she came across as a little shy and quiet but when the going got tough, Truvy got going. What a little firecracker Truvy turned out to be, but will the Irish charm of Liam be enough to win her around, or when she finds out just who and what he does for a living make her run for the hills. Truvy might not have any choice in the matter.I can only describe this book as totally addictive, I couldn't put it down. It basically had it all. Wonderful characters; Liam was to die for, I literally drooled all the way through this book. The plot was sensational and kept me on the edge of my seat, the sex was hot and erotic yet beautifully written, in fact, the whole of the book was perfection. What more can I say but this book is an absolute MUST read, well done J.T. Geissinger, a new author for me but I will be looking up more of her books to read in the future.

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Jealous possessiveMafiaA twist I didn’t expect!!Wow ok so I devoured this quickly just didn’t want it to end Liam is insanely hot 🥵Irish mafia ends up kidnapping tru when she says no to his 28days of living with him because he can’t take no as an answer.Some major panty dropping scenes! Had to take a few minutes. A huge twist and a lot of funny banter. Not read a mafia book like this before and can’t wait to jump into the next book to see if killian is just as hot 🥵